Firefly Cottage (formerly known as Castle Made of Sand)
Get a needed break this season at this beautiful, ideally located vacation rental just a short walk from South Beach and downtown restaurants and shops. A truly unique backyard experience awaits with perennial gardens, a covered porch, and a firepit to enjoy...
INSIDE THE VACATION RENTAL
The main floor of this charming two-story home offers a fully equipped and updated kitchen, dining room with a large dining table, and a cozy living area with wifi, Roku TV and Blu-ray player as well a selection of books, games, DVDs and puzzles for your family's entertainment. Kitchen amenities include a Bosch dishwasher, ample supplies & accessories, and a new gas range. The main floor also features a bedroom with a queen bed, a full bathroom with a jetted tub, and full laundry. Upstairs you'll find two well-sized bedrooms and a bright and cheery second full bathroom. The comfortable queen bedroom boasts a new memory foam mattress while the room next door features two full beds and a play nook.
SLEEPING
Bedroom 1: Main level queen Bedroom 2: Upper level queen Bedroom 3: Upper level queen and a queen over queen bunk bed
OUTDOOR SPACE Enjoy a cup of coffee or one of your favorite drinks on the Adirondack chairs on the front porch. The back yard is a private oasis offering outdoor dining with a gas BBQ on a paver patio alongside a comfortable hammock and covered porch which provide a relaxing destination after a day at the beach. Finish the day with s'mores and campfire stories in front of the firepit. All of this is surrounded by lush perennial gardens making this set truly one of a kind.
LOCATION This vacation rental is a short walk to South Beach, Kid's Corner, and downtown. You can't beat the ability to stroll to eateries and watering holes after a fun and relaxing day at the beach. Enjoy the shops and fun of downtown along with the beautiful marina and maritime history that only South Haven offers.
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Questa casa vacanze si trova a South Haven, in South Side, e vanta una posizione strategica a bordo lago. Liberty Hyde Bailey Museum & Gardens e Michigan Maritime Museum sono due delle principali attrazioni culturali della zona. Tra le altre tappe da non perdere ci sono South Haven Center for the Arts e The Fun Park. Anche Kids Place Park e Breedsville Park meritano una visita. Vai alla guida turistica di South Haven
Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min. in auto
Ristoranti
South Beach Cafe
10 min a piedi
Culver's
4 min in auto
McDonald's
19 min a piedi
Burger King
13 min a piedi
Clementine's
9 min a piedi
Domande frequenti
Gli animali sono accettati presso Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?
Sì, questa struttura ammette gli animali domestici.
Quanto costa il parcheggio presso Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?
Presso la struttura è disponibile un parcheggio in loco.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-in presso Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?
Orario di inizio del check-in: 15:00.
A che ora si deve eseguire il check-out presso Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?
Orario del check-out: 10:00.
Dove si trova Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!?
A 15 minuti a piedi da luoghi d'interesse come South Beach e Lago Michigan, casa vacanze vanta una buona posizione in zona South Side. Southside Municipal Marina e Warner Vineyards si trovano ugualmente a meno di 15 minuti di distanza.
Recensioni
Recensioni su Firefly Cottage - close to beach & town!
9,0
Meraviglioso
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10/10 Eccellente
Melissa S.
11 mar 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great location!
Soggiorno di 2 notti a marzo 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Elmer J.
12 apr 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great place. Had great time. Hope the next time i stay i can get this place again
Soggiorno di 2 notti ad aprile 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Peyton W.
4 mag 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
We had a great stay at the rental. The check-in process was smooth and the host was very helpful and quick to respond to anything I asked. The place is in the perfect location and in a very walkable area.
Soggiorno di 1 notte a maggio 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
rocco d.
14 lug 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great stay!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Anna S.
16 giu 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
A wonderful location within walking distance to downtown and the lake! The place was so clean, tidy and comfortable. The outside furniture needs some TLC and a wipe down but other than that, we truly enjoyed the home and our visit. We will be back!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Shannon M.
30 mag 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Wonderful space in a quiet neighborhood. Cute patio and garden space to enjoy. Outside furniture could use a little cleaning. Close walkable distance to town and the beach. Will definitely recommend to others.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2026
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8/10 Buono
Matt-Donna P.
13 giu 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione e posizione
Property is located close to beach and downtown. Close enough to walk. Jaqua Realtors was awesome to deal with! Very pleasant. We were surprised to only have 1 television for entire house. Bathrooms very small. Kitchen well stocked, but was left with a few dirty dishes in cabinet. Overall, good stay!
Soggiorno di 5 notti a giugno 2026
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10/10 Eccellente
Kathleen J.
16 ago 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
House was perfect. Short walk to the South beach and downtown.
Soggiorno di 7 notti ad agosto 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
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2 lug 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great place!
Our family of 6 had plenty of space, house was clean, beds were comfortable and the home had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Great location too! Would stay here again in the future!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a giugno 2023
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10/10 Eccellente
Kimberly A.
8 dic 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Nice Cottage Close to the Beach!
Great communication with the host. Lovely fully stocked house for my family. Would stay again
Soggiorno di 2 notti a dicembre 2024
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10/10 Eccellente
Megan A.
7 giu 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great location and house
We stayed here with our 4 children (ages 2-7), and it was great! It was in a great location walkable to the beach or downtown and just blocks from Kids Corner (which unfortunately was getting revamped during our stay). The house was clean and had everything that we would need. We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Soggiorno di 5 notti a maggio 2023
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8/10 Buono
Lesley B.
19 set 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione e posizione
Great location!
This rental home was very clean and in a great location! Very close to the beach and town. Easy access to everything! My only complaints would be that there was no storage or dressers/closets for clothing, shoes, etc and the landscaping needs attention… a bit overgrown. Overall, it was a good property!
Soggiorno di 3 notti a settembre 2022
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6/10 Soddisfacente
Chris A.
6 mar 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Done right - kitchen well equipped (except for coffee filters) , comfortable living room. Plentiful towels. Great location. Good idea to have games and books available. Easy arrival and closing up. Good communication! Suggestions - upgrade beds for more comfort. Remove plastic mattress protector layer under sheets or purchase ones that don’t crackle with every movement.Be sure to refill or replace liquid soap dispensers (ours were mostly empty.)Assure safety of stairway as it is fairly steep. (Tighten handrail and check non slip stair treads)
Soggiorno di 3 notti a marzo 2026
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2/10 Terribile
Mary S.
15 mag 2026
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in e posizione
Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, comunicazione, accuratezza dell’annuncio
Filthy. The first floor tub was full of black mold. The baseboards, window sills, ledges, handrails were grimy, dusty, and hairy. The couches–stained. Inside and out looked neglected and needed a power wash. Under the furniture was worse. The couch covers a heat vent so we moved it. Gross. You can see the dirt under the bed at the top of the stairs. I told the management company about this and sent photos. They offered a “touch up” cleaning. We left early.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2026
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8/10 Buono
Dan G.
7 mag 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Cozy and comfortable
The cottage was cute and cozy. The stairs are quite steep, so assign bedrooms accordingly. Appliances were clean. Floors could use cleaning. Internet was good. Location just a few blocks from the lake made for a good walk and great views every time we went out. Neighborhood was pretty, people were friendly. Check out was clearly defined and simple. We enjoyed our South Haven stay.
Soggiorno di 4 notti ad aprile 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
B H.
17 giu 2025
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Would recommend
The property is as described. It was clean and comfortable. As others have stated watch your head going up and down the stairs but didn’t give us any issues. They provided a nice starter kit with toilet paper, soaps, etc which was nice. Location was perfect for walking to the beach and downtown. Only recommendation would be to provide some beach chairs. Communication was great and appreciated.
Soggiorno di 6 notti a giugno 2025
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10/10 Eccellente
Maria W.
29 dic 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Girls Christmas Break
We enjoyed our stay very much. I would suggest extra blankets to cozy up with on the couch during the colder months. The stairs are a hazardous for anyone taller than 5’7”. “Watch your head” would be more appropriate than “watch your step”.. Despite that, we would rent here again. Thank you.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a dicembre 2024
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6/10 Soddisfacente
Mary Beth C.
15 lug 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione e posizione
Good for families, walkable to downtown
Great location to kids corner and south beach. Inside was clean; but wish the back yard and patio were in better shape. Patio needs power washed along with furniture. Spiders and webs around all entrances. Just need to vacuum those guys up.
Would we stay there again? Yes!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2023
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8/10 Buono
Bryan M.
30 mag 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione
Good location but needs some love
Home worked well for 4 adults and 4 kids to enjoy when not at beach or in town. Backyard has good space but needed some tree and bush maintenance and firepit on images was broken and laying in pieces on ground unusable. Somewhat a hazard that should have been removed at the very least.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a maggio 2023
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8/10 Buono
Thomas K.
25 lug 2023
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Great Location
Property was in a perfect location. 5 Blocks from downtown; 3 blocks to Van Buren Street Overlook/Beach on Lake Michigan. Beautiful sunsets and lots of dining/bars/shops in town. Nice links golf course within 10 minutes. Property management was responsive via text regarding request for maintenance. Furniture was dirty and Fridge needed cleaning from previous guests who left food behind. Going up/down the stairs you had to duck down.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2023
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8/10 Buono
James B.
24 mar 2024
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Family time
Friday morning while setting in the living room a young man showed up driving a dark colored car walked up sees my car looks in window sees a 12year old girl setting on the couch and without knocking proceeded to unlock the door and tried to enter. I stopped him but he kept saying he was there to check the plumbing. This is not acceptable. He had the codes and could enter at any time. I won't be staying again
Soggiorno di 6 notti a marzo 2024
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8/10 Buono
Thomas K.
20 set 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Family of 6!
The place was clean. 2 full baths was great for our 4 kids (11 and under). AC worked great! Bedroom downstairs gets a little chilly compared to the upstairs so plan accordingly. Stairs were a little steep going upstairs. Kitchen worked great. Plenty of pots and pans to cook with and a good amount of storage space for groceries. Wonderful little gift-package on the table greeted us when we got there. Upstair ceiling heights could be troublesome for over 6' tall. Our kids had no problem. The place worked great for us. Beaches are super close. We went over Labor Day Weekend.
Make your restaurant reservations well in advance. Most of the restaurants downtown wouldn't do carryout because they were so slammed.
Soggiorno di 3 notti a settembre 2022
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8/10 Buono
Patty S.
7 ago 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Non mi è piaciuto: Pulizia
Great location!
We had a group of 7, plenty of room for our group to spread out. Nice kitchen, well stocked. Wish the owner had beach gear (wagon, chairs, umbrella). Had an issue with the floors being dirty but the management company responded very promptly.
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
Jennica W.
1 ago 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Perfect Lakehouse Spot!
My husband and our son visited SoHa for the first time during the summer of 2021 and knew we needed a return trip. We brought my parents along this time and they loved the lake life. The location of this house was ideal, nice walks to both the beach, town, and amazing playground. The house itself was well equipped with all of the basics, which helped keep packing light. Spices, full kitchen with every utensil and cooking item needed, laundry pods, and plenty of clean white linens. I loved the subtle beach decor. We played scrabble one night from the game shelf and my mom read a book from the home library. There were even toys for my son in the garage, like sidewalk chalk, a wagon, and water guns. The backyard was getting a bit overgrown but we enjoyed the space regardless and had a fire one evening, too. The front porch chairs were a hot commodity and it was nice to relax there and watch other vacationers walk and ride by. Would recommend this home to any family!
Soggiorno di 7 notti a luglio 2022
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10/10 Eccellente
Tara R.
7 giu 2022
Mi è piaciuto: Pulizia, check-in, comunicazione, posizione e accuratezza dell’annuncio
Fabulous Firefly Cottage
We loved our visit! It was a family reunion with our 90 year old Dad- cousins and Auntie. We grew up in the summertime with 2 cottages on Lake Michigan next to each other a bit further south. The backyard is cozy, sweet and perfect for barbecuing for a family gathering. The house is adorable/beds comfy and well appointed with all the details such as plenty of cooking utensils/plates/silverware/ glass ware/ spices etc. Super close to the beach and downtown. Extra props to Allison at Jaqua Realty who let us push our visit out one nite due to two canceled flights from Los Ángeles. We would love to stay here again next year and highly recommend.